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aflige-se

[a.FLI.ʒə.sə]
verb
to be afflicted; to grieve; to distress oneself
1. to suffer from emotional pain or worry
She afflicts herself over small problems.
Ela se aflige com pequenos problemas.
2. to be troubled or tormented by something
He is afflicted by doubts.
Ele se aflige com dúvidas.
3. to show signs of distress or sorrow
The family afflicted themselves at the news.
A família se afligiu com a notícia.
Synonyms
angustia-sepreocupa-seentristece-seaborrece-sesofreluta
Antonyms
alegra-serejubila-setranquiliza-seconsola-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aflige-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
aflige-se
Standard usage in Portugal
São Paulo
preocupa-se mais
Often replaced with 'preocupa-se' in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

aflige-se com ninharias
aflige-se desnecessariamente
não se aflige com o futuro
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